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early so that a larger proportion of leaves may be saved ami consequently a larger 



proportion of protein conserved \ late cutting, after tin- Leaves have fallen 



somewhat and the stem hardened, is better for horses, bul for j » i ur - . especially gro^ - 

 ing pigs, the crop Bhould be so harvested as to save the largest Dumber of leaves. 

 Experience teaches also that the third or fourth crop i- better for pigs because it is 

 softer ami more palatable. It is always wise to pro^ ide some sort of a trough or rack 

 with a floor in it for feeding alfalfa to hogs. . . . 



"Alfalfa in its green state, or \\ hen used as hay or ensilage, is a first-class poultry 

 food. Poultry will pasture on it during the summer and thrive. ... hi- best for 

 poultry to use the lasl cutting of alfalfa, as it is softer in texture, has a larger propor- 

 tion of leaves, less woody matter, an. I is more SUCCUlenl than any other cutting. 

 While poultry of all classes will eat alfalfa hay, oral least the leaves from it, and 

 thrive, it is undoubtedly a better practice to chop it or grind it ami mix it with a 

 grain ration. A good practice is to steep the alfalfa hay in hotwaterand let it stand 

 for several hours before feeding." 



The report reproduces photographs of a number of high-grade animals fattened Mr- 

 fed (.n alfalfa. 



Cocoanut meal as a food stuff ( Agr. News [ Barbados], 4 I 1905 I, No. 81 . />. 

 An analysis, by J. P. d' Albuquerque, of Trinidad cocoanut meal is reported, and the 

 feeding value of this meal briefly spoken of. 



Molasses as a food for work animals, W. II. Dalrymple I Breeder's G 

 (190.-,), Nos. 6, p. Ml; 7, pp. 276, 277; 8, pp. 825, 826; 15, p. 69? I.— The importance 

 of molasses as a feeding stuff for horses and mules is discussed, and data collected 

 from 42 Louisiana plantations are summarized. 



It is stated that the average amount iv<\ to large mules is s to 12 lbs. per head per 

 day, a gallon of blackstrap cane molasses weighing on an average 12 lbs. Chopped 

 hay. peavine, or alfalfa, and some concentrated feed are commonly mixed with this 

 amount of molasses and the whole U->\ in 3 portions. It i< desirable to begin with 

 smaller amounts of molasses when this material is first introduced into the ration. 



The utilization of brewers' yeast ( Pure Products, 1 I 1905), No. 5, pp. 268, 269).— 

 Data are summarized regarding the manufacture of feeding stuffs and other prod- 

 ucts from refuse brewers' yeast. 



The destruction of foods and feeding- stuffs by micro-organisms. V, The 

 composition of slime due to bacteria, J. Konig, A. Spieckermann, and Y. Seileb 

 (ZUchr. Untersuch. Nahr. ". Genussmtl., 9 (1905), No. 9, pp. 518-528). — The principal 

 conclusions drawn from the investigations reported follow: Slimes are formed by 

 many bacteria growing not alone on sugar hut also on some nitrogenous materials, 

 such as peptone, asparagin, and glycocol. The slime obtained from liquid and solid 

 nutrient media consists largely or entirely of dehydrated carbohydrates, in part fruc- 

 tose and glucose groups and in part galactose groups. Dextrin was not identified. 

 A list is given of the slime-producing bacteria. 



Cattle, sheep, and hog feeding in Europe, W. .1. Kennedy I U. S. Dept. Agr., 

 />'"/'. Aii'im. Indus. Hal. 77, /'/>. 98). — On the basis of personal experience the author 

 Summarizes data re<:ardin<: the cattle, sheep, and hog industry in < ireat Britain and 

 on the continent of Europe. 



"A very wide range of feeding stuffs is used, and diversity of methods prevails 

 both as regards the compounding of rations and the preparation of feed. I Iowever, 

 satisfactory results are usually obtained, and the methods employed exemplify in no 

 unmistakable manner that no one combination of feeding stuffs is superior to all 

 others to produce work, meat, milk, or uniform growth and development. For 

 reasons of economy the feeders of each country must use, a- far as possible, the feed- 

 whose production is best adapted to the soil and climatic conditions of that country, 

 and which can be grown at home. 



